Group 1 - The U.S. stock market indices opened higher and closed with gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching all-time highs due to increased expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September [1][2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 483.52 points to close at 44,458.61, marking a 1.10% increase; the S&P 500 gained 72.31 points to close at 6,445.76, a 1.13% increase; and the Nasdaq Composite increased by 296.50 points to close at 21,681.90, a 1.39% increase [1] - All eleven sectors of the S&P 500 saw gains, with the communication services and technology sectors leading at increases of 1.79% and 1.41%, respectively [1] Group 2 - The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July rose by 2.7% year-on-year, matching the previous month's increase and falling short of market expectations of 2.8%; month-on-month, it increased by 0.2%, in line with expectations [1][2] - The core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy prices, increased by 3.1% year-on-year, up from 2.9% the previous month and above market expectations of 3%; month-on-month, it rose by 0.3%, consistent with expectations [2] - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September rose from 85.9% to 94.4% according to the FedWatch Tool [2] Group 3 - Market analysts suggest that the current stock market environment is favorable, with expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and rising corporate earnings creating a positive outlook [3] - A report from BCA Research indicates that a gradual weakening of fundamentals over the next 6 to 12 weeks may not negatively impact financial markets and could even stimulate a rate cut from the Federal Reserve [3]
【环球财经】美联储降息预期升温 纽约股市三大股指12日均上涨
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-08-12 23:06